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Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo XC40 - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (367 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Volvo XC40?
A5 Avant
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Volvo XC40 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3395 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.
XC40
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant has a decisively edge – offering 367 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls decisively stronger with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.
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A5 Avant
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Volvo XC40 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Volvo XC40 is barely noticeable lighter – 1688 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers hardly perceptible more room – 476 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Avant performs barely noticeable better – up to 1424 L, which is about 96 L more than the Volvo XC40.
When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant slight takes the win – 535 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Audi A5 Avant proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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Audi A5 Avant
Audi A5 Avant
Volvo XC40
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Audi A5 Avant
The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.
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Volvo XC40
5 (3 Reviews)
The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.
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Audi A5 Avant
Volvo XC40
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40200 - 70000 £
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Price
36800 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
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co2
147 - 148 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
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Curb weight
1688 kg
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Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
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Trunk capacity
452 L
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Length
4829 - 4835 mm
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Length
4425 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1863 mm
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Height
1444 - 1460 mm
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Height
1652 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
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Max trunk capacity
1328 L
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
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Payload
532 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 367 HP
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Power HP
163 - 197 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
280 - 550 Nm
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Torque
265 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 270 kW
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Volvo
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What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?
The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.